Cultivation Technician

Location: Freeport, IL

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Job Posted:
Sep 15, 2024
Company:
Acreage Holdings Co.

Company & Role Overview

Summary

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About the Role

Requirements

How

you'll make a difference

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  • Responsible for the daily care of medicine from seed/clone to harvest; monitoring environmental factors to maximize production and prevent failures; and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation inside the cultivation area.
  • Implement daily feeding & care schedule as directed by Cultivation Manager
  • Maintain consistency and discretion when pruning crops at various stages.
  • Maintain consistency, uniformity and accuracy when repotting crops at various stages.
  • Routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to Cultivation Lead
  • Crop propagation to meet inventory requirements as determined by Cultivation Lead
  • Maintains accurate records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by Cultivation Lead
  • Accurately scans inventory into designated location(s)
  • Proper usage, maintenance and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to: shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, fiskars, scissors, loppers, stools, gloves, rags, and goggles.
  • Completes daily and periodic cleaning tasks as assigned. Daily cleaning consists of: sweeping and spot mopping all areas on the cultivation floor, common bathroom, break room, and loading area
  • Proper disposal of waste at the end of each day
  • Assists in completing other secondary cultivation tasks in the direction of the Cultivation Lead according to company needs.
  • Maintains a clean, safe environment inside the cultivation area.
  • Other duties as needed/assigned.

Skills to be Successful

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  • High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree in horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry, or related field preferred
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred
  • Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)
  • Math required for inventory, projections, and measurements.
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Ability to effectively plan and prioritize, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively as part of a team.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 401 (k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee life insurance and supplemental life
  • Spouse and child life and ADD&D
  • Pet insurance
  • FSA and HSA available.

Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary.

Career Advancement, Career Training, Company Discounts, Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits, Inclusive Environment, Life Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

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About Acreage Holdings Co.

Headquartered in New York City, Acreage is a multi-state operator of cannabis ‎cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., including the company’s national retail store ‎brand, The Botanist. Acreage’s wide range of national and regionally available cannabis products include the award-winning Botanist brand, the highly recognizable Tweed brand, the Prime medical brand in Pennsylvania, the Innocent edibles brand in Illinois and others. Acreage also owns Universal Hemp, LLC, a hemp subsidiary dedicated to the distribution, marketing and sale of CBD products throughout the U.S.

Since its founding in 2011, Acreage has focused on building and scaling operations to create a ‎seamless, consumer-focused, branded experience. More information is available at www.acreageholdings.com.